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The Borough of Ambler is the social, cultural and business center of this friendly, small community with a population of 6,400 and covering less than a square mile. Its churches, affordable housing, great schools, convenient public transportation accessibility, parks and recreation facilities, and a “walkable” downtown make it an ideal location for living, working and playing. Ambler boasts many wonderful organizations, community facilities and arts centers, including Ambler Theater, Wissahickon Valley Public Library and the Ambler Area YMCA.
This website is dedicated to providing residents and visitors with vital information about our community. Please feel free to contact the Ambler Borough with any comments and questions regarding the information provided on this website by calling 215-646-1000 or email manager@borough.ambler.pa.us.
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Dear Resident, We are reaching out to inform you about an important initiative undertaken by the Ambler Borough Water Department in collaboration with Lenegan Heating and Plumbing LLC. As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving water services in our community, we are updating the water meters throughout our service area. If you receive a letter regarding this program, it means your water meter is scheduled for replacement. It is imperative that you respond promptly by … [Read More...]
A Public Hearing was held by Ambler Borough Council on February 17, 2026 at 7:00 pm at Ambler Borough Hall, 131 Rosemary Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002 at which time Council will invited public comment to consider adoption of: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF AMBLER AMENDING CHAPTER 27, PART 27 OF THE BOROUGH CODIFIED ORDINANCES, “REDEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT” BY REPLACING THE EXISTING LANGUAGE WITH NEW LANGUAGE THAT INCLUDES CHANGES TO PERMITTED USES, ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS, DIMENSIONAL … [Read More...]
On August 19, 2025, Ambler Borough Council voted to authorize Borough staff, in conjunction with the Ambler Borough Environmental Advisory Council (EAC), to develop a succession plan for trees along Butler Avenue by the end of the year. The goal of the study was to take stock of existing trees, analyze their health and anticipated longevity, and develop a succession plan. This succession plan serves as a guidance document to assist the borough as it plants new trees to replace existing trees … [Read More...]
Ambler Water Dept. will conduct routine system hydrant flushing Thursday December 4th, between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on streets Woodcock, Mill Spring and Sheaff Lane, in Whitemarsh Township. Check back often for current daily flushing schedule. … [Read More...]
Street sweeping in the Borough is conducted beginning the 1st week of April until the 1st of December. Borough crews may be out with the sweeper as needed but no additional parking tickets will be issued as of December 1, 2025. Below is the schedule. … [Read More...]
The comprehensive plan community survey was first opened to the public in January of this year, and it remained open until May 3rd. Over this timeframe, a total of 512 responses were logged. The survey link was included on a postcard that was mailed to all homes and businesses in the borough to publicize the January open house. The borough also promoted the survey through social media, the borough website, and by deploying posters and lawn signs throughout the borough. Borough staff and elected … [Read More...]
The Water Department’s 2024 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is now available to view on the Borough website. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires that utilities issue an annual water quality report to customers. This report will inform you about the quality of water delivered to you every day. Click here to view the report. … [Read More...]
Ambler Borough Water Department has partnered with InvoiceCloud, to launch a new payment platform for our customers! This new platform allows us to let customers know when bills are ready to be viewed, when invoices are due, and provides many options for payment. These options include scheduling payments, scheduling automatic deductions, paying online with credit/debit cards and echecks, as well as partnering with new vendors like Venmo, Paypal, and Apple Wallet to make payments easy and … [Read More...]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE & BOARD SEATS On this website, go to 'Government' / 'Boards & Committees' and click on the specific board/committee/council for further information on the volunteer positions and current vacancies listed below. Borough residents are invited to submit their credentials by forwarding a letter of interest/resume to the Borough Manager at manager@borough.ambler.pa.us . Click on each title for more information about the … [Read More...]
Below is the results of the traffic study with proposed upgrades along Butler Avenue between Race Street and Bethlehem Pike. … [Read More...]
Ambler Main Street, a private non-profit organization, organizes many well-attended annual events throughout the year, including the Ambler Arts & Music Festival in the spring, Oktoberfest in the fall, Ambler Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings, First Fridays, a once-a-month festival held May through October, a bi-annual Restaurant Week, the annual Ambler Auto Show and more. Working closely with the Borough of Ambler, area businesses and civic organizations, including the Ambler Kiwanis and Ambler Rotary clubs, the volunteers of Ambler Main Street bring many activities to our community. Please visit their website for upcoming events and information at www.amblermainstreet.org.
Ambler Borough Hall
131 Rosemary Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
Tel: 215-646-1000
Fax: 215-641-1355
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday - Friday